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Violence
A lot
Strong
Language
Some
Moderate
Sexual Content
Barely any
Mild
Substance Use
None
None
Emotional Intensity
Very heavy
Extreme
What this book is about
A family in rural Maine discovers a burial ground with the power to resurrect the dead — leading to a catastrophic decision after tragedy strikes their youngest child.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Death of a toddler (hit by truck)
Reanimated child commits violence against family
Deeply disturbing throughout with no redemptive conclusion
Themes of grief-driven irrationality
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